<p>To install Trilium on your desktop, follow these steps:</p>
<ol>
  <li><strong>Download the Latest Release</strong>: Obtain the appropriate binary
    release for your operating system from the <a href="https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium/releases/latest">latest release page</a> on
    GitHub.</li>
  <li><strong>Extract the Package</strong>: Unzip the downloaded package to
    a location of your choice.</li>
  <li><strong>Run the Application</strong>: Launch Trilium by executing the <code>trilium</code> executable
    found within the unzipped folder.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Startup Scripts</h2>
<p>Trilium offers various startup scripts to customize your experience:</p>
<ul>
  <li><code>trilium-no-cert-check</code>: Starts Trilium without validating
    <a
    href="#root/_help_l2VkvOwUNfZj">TLS certificates</a>, useful if connecting to a server with a self-signed
      certificate.
      <ul>
        <li>Alternatively, set the <code>NODE_TLS_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZED=0</code> environment
          variable before starting Trilium.</li>
      </ul>
  </li>
  <li><code>trilium-portable</code>: Launches Trilium in portable mode, where
    the <a href="#root/_help_tAassRL4RSQL">data directory</a> is created within
    the application's directory, making it easy to move the entire setup.</li>
  <li><code>trilium-safe-mode</code>: Boots Trilium in "safe mode," disabling
    any startup scripts that might cause the application to crash.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Synchronization</h2>
<p>For Trilium desktp users who wish to synchronize their data with a server
  instance, refer to the&nbsp;<a class="reference-link" href="#root/_help_cbkrhQjrkKrh">Synchronization</a>&nbsp;guide
  for detailed instructions.</p>